I agree and concur with what's been offered in response to your question. IF the gun is still in proof, opening the chambers will take the gun out of proof, and, as stated already, reduce its value. Also, the Brits removed lots of metal in making great handling guns and it is not uncommon to have barrel walls be in proof and be much thinner than what you might find in an American gun of the same vintage. Opening chambers and, especially, forcing cones, could be disastrous.
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